silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) [b]SOLD - thanks for all the interest![/b] Hi Folks, I bought this beautiful [b]Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5[/b] from P-T-P last August but, since the arrival of my Roscoe Beck 5 in October, it's just not getting used. At the moment, all it gets in terms of use is to sit there looking very glamorous on a stand as my back-up at gigs, [b]but it's way too good a bass for that![/b] It's in pretty much [b]perfect condition[/b], currently has some Lakland strings on it, plays beautifully and sounds very [b][i]'vintage jazz'[/i][/b]! So, after mulling it over I've decided I'd like to see if there's any interest here amongst the Basschat fraternity before having to consider putting it on Evil Bay! I'm still going to need a back-up 5 string for gigging so[b] ideally[/b] what I'd like to do is a deal with someone who wants to [b]trade up[/b] their 5 string, so I can get a reasonable quality 5 string as my back-up and realise a bit of[b] cash[/b] as well. So, if anyone has something like a [b]G&L L2500 Tribute[/b] series or a [b]Yamaha 5[/b] string (BB615, 605, 405 etc) or a [b]Status Groove 5[/b], [b]MTD[/b] etc, etc, i.e. something that they'd like to move on as part of a deal for a [b]Lakland[/b], then please let me know.. I'm open to offers really depending on what's around? Hope P-T-P doesn't mind me using this pic: Otherwise, for a [b]cash deal[/b] I'd be looking at offers around [b]£750[/b], which is a bit less than I paid for it last year. I know there's lots of quality basses around at the moment on the forum and things are moving a bit slow, so I know this may take some time. But I'm fortunately in a position where I don't have to sell in a mad rush.. I'm on the [b]south coast[/b] 20 miles west of Brighton if anyone wants to come and check it out & have a cuppa.. It's in a [b]gig bag[/b] but could be cased and safely posted depending on the situation, or maybe we could meet up if it's not too far?? Anyway, let me know if anyone's interested here or send me a PM. [b]Thanks for looking![/b] Cheers Nik Edited January 20, 2008 by silverfoxnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Glorious bass and if you'd take a fretless Ray in part-ex I'd probably have it back from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Damn damn damn damn damn. Why now? <shakes head> I've got a '79 Precision and a Waterstone 12 and want to hang onto these (the Precision will go into retirement when I get the DJ5). If it was April or May (by which time I'll be mortgage free), I'd have bitten your hand off for this. I will be seriously flush and looking to buy! First choice was black w/rosewood board, but WTF, I'd take a blue or white one if it came down to it.# Lovely bass. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theface Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Damn thats a nice Bass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I hate filling people's "selling" threads with non-offers, but bloody hell that's one gorgeous looking bass! If only I was buying rather than selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='WishICouldWalk' post='117822' date='Jan 10 2008, 01:40 PM']PM'd[/quote] Thanks for the positive comments guys.. As bass players - we all know that life is about timing! I've had a few questions about why I'm willing to move such a lovely bass as this on so I thought I'd just say that I'm now almost exclusively using my Roscoe Beck 5 which is a 34" scale bass and that suits me that bit better than the DJ5, which is a 35" scale neck. There's a few other differences in the electronics which make a difference; i.e. a wider tonal palette available with the Roscoe than the DJ5..But with all quality basses, it gets down to some pretty small and subtle differences between them that count I suppose... Hope that helps? All PMs replied to... Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Just to back up Nik's point above, I had this bass before him and sold it only because I have another DJ5 which I prefer (colour, maple board, bart pre-amp fitted) and felt that having the two was preventing me exploring a wider tonal palette so I sold it to Nik in order to fund some exploring. I don't regret selling it, but by the same token, I am trying to get the bass back of him! It is a superb bit of kit and (having not tried a Roscoe Beck 5) is the most tonally varied passive bass I've ever played. Whoever ends up with this is gonna love it. And Nik is a top bloke to deal with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I played this at the last bash - and saw a nice pic of Nick playing it in Bass Player Magazine - very very very nice bass. Nick, you have a PM with some trade offers coming your way mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='P-T-P' post='117925' date='Jan 10 2008, 03:58 PM']And Nik is a top bloke to deal with too.[/quote] +1! But NIk, you're not fooling me. No trade offers from me re. the Groove!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='117941' date='Jan 10 2008, 04:16 PM']+1! But NIk, you're not fooling me. No trade offers from me re. the Groove!! [/quote] Cheers Mert and Pete for the kind words! Mert - I knew you'd have to comment about your Groove 5, but you know I wouldn't ever dream of trying to tempt it away from you All PMs replied to again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Nik, You should look up mikeh in the Wanted ads. He has a 55-01 deluxe and wants to upgrade to a DJ4/5. Could be a match made in heaven! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='P-T-P' post='118184' date='Jan 10 2008, 09:41 PM']Nik, You should look up mikeh in the Wanted ads. He has a 55-01 deluxe and wants to upgrade to a DJ4/5. Could be a match made in heaven! Pete[/quote] Thanks Pete! Will do but am also considering some interesting offers... Head's aching a bit with it all at the moment though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='117676' date='Jan 10 2008, 10:19 AM']So, if anyone has something like a [b]G&L L2500 Tribute[/b] ... then please let me know..[/quote] Hey Silverfox...if you get a Tribute, you'll end up flogging that Roscoe Beck too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='117676' date='Jan 10 2008, 10:19 AM']So, if anyone has something like a [b]G&L L2500 Tribute[/b] series[/quote] Nik, If you sell the Lakland and are after a G&L L2500 Tribute, I have a brand new one I would sell. Still got the tags on. Awesome sound, but i am not that keen on the neck. Only had a couple of hours use at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='BassBunny' post='118282' date='Jan 11 2008, 12:26 AM']Nik, If you sell the Lakland and are after a G&L L2500 Tribute, I have a brand new one I would sell. Still got the tags on. Awesome sound, but i am not that keen on the neck. Only had a couple of hours use at home.[/quote] Thanks - that's definitely worth considering...What's the spec on yours? [i]"Hey Silverfox...if you get a Tribute, you'll end up flogging that Roscoe Beck too." [/i] - Not a chance, Matt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='118312' date='Jan 11 2008, 06:36 AM']Thanks - that's definitely worth considering...What's the spec on yours?[/quote] Hi Nik, It's an Amber one with Rosewood Fretboard. Same as this but Amber. [url="http://guitare.playback-europe.com/pop_produit.php?prodid=11090&img=1"]http://guitare.playback-europe.com/pop_pro...11090&img=1[/url] Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 BUMP it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevthebass Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 hi ya nik have you had any more thought on the deal we spoke about with me yammy or how much do you want for the dj5 thanks man trevthebass............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 [b]SOLD - thanks for all the interest![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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